It was a day of mixed fortunes for Bermudian athletes at the Junior Pan American Games, with the rugby team facing a challenging opening day and sailors holding their positions after a lack of wind.
Rugby
The Bermuda rugby team took to the field for a triple-header of matches. In their opening contest, they were defeated by a powerful Argentina side with a final score of 51-7. Bermuda’s lone try came from Aiden Kendall with just three minutes remaining in the match, who also added the conversion.
In their second game, the team was shut out 24-0 by the host nation, Paraguay. They conceded 75 points in their first two games while only scoring seven.
In their final match of the day, Bermuda showed significant improvement, putting in a determined performance in a 28-12 defeat to Trinidad. Tries for Bermuda came from Luke Summers and Jayson Simons, with Brandon Todd Sangster and Kendall adding a conversion each.
Sailing
On the water, it was a frustrating day for Bermuda's sailors as Day Two of racing was cancelled due to a lack of wind. The results from the opening day of the regatta were therefore unchanged.
Sebastian Kempe remained in second place in the ILCA7 Fleet, building on his strong start from the previous day. In the ILCA6 Fleet, Nicole Stovell is now in eighth place, a slight improvement after appeals in both of her races on Day One moved her up a spot in each. Both sailors will be hoping for better conditions and a return to racing in the days to come.
Friday, August 15, 2025
Junior Pan Am Games Day Six Update
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Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe and Nicole Stovell have made a strong start to their regatta on Day six of the Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay.
Competing in the ILCA7 Fleet, Sebastian Kempe put in two solid performances, finishing fifth in the first race of the day and an impressive second in the next. His consistent sailing has placed him in a commanding second place overall with just seven points.
In the ILCA6 Fleet, Nicole Stovell navigated a competitive field with solid results. She finished tenth in the first race and followed that up with an eleventh-place finish in the second. Her efforts have placed her tenth overall in her fleet at the end of the day.
Both sailors will be looking to build on their strong start as the regatta continues.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Junior Pan Am Games Day Five Update
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Bermudian swimmer Sam Williamson delivered a superb performance on Day Five of the Junior Pan American Games, finishing third in the Men's 200m Individual Medley 'B' Final.
Williamson, who secured his spot in the final with a preliminary time of 2:11.05 that placed him 13th overall, showed significant improvement in the evening session. In the 'B' Final, he touched the wall with an impressive time of 2:10.68, a faster time than his morning qualification swim, to finish in third place.
His strong performance in the final elevates his overall ranking for the event to 11th place against a competitive international field. The result is a positive end to his campaign in the 200m Individual Medley.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Junior Pan Am Games Day Four Update
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Swimmers Advance to Finals at Junior Pan Am Games
Bermudian swimmers were the sole competitors for the island on Day Four of the Junior Pan American Games, with two athletes earning spots in the 'B' Finals later in the evening.
Bermudian swimmers Jack Harvey and Sam Williamson both competed in 'B' Finals on Day Four of the Junior Pan American Games.
Fresh from winning Bermuda's first medal of the Games, Harvey took to the pool for the Men's 50m Freestyle 'B' Final. He finished seventh in the consolation race, touching the wall with a time of 23.22 seconds.
In the Men's 400m Individual Medley 'B' Final, Sam Williamson put in an excellent swim to finish in third place, clocking an impressive time of 4:45.39.
Earlier in teh day, in the Women's 50m Freestyle, Marleigh Howes delivered a strong performance, finishing second in her heat with a time of 27.62 seconds. Her time saw her place 22nd overall.
Fresh from winning Bermuda's first medal of the Games, Olympian Jack Harvey was back in the pool and continued his fine form. He won his heat in the Men's 50m Freestyle with a time of 23.25 seconds, which was good enough for 12th overall, securing him a spot in the 'B' Final.
Sam Williamson also earned a spot in a 'B' Final. Competing in the Men's 400m Individual Medley, he finished sixth in his heat with a time of 4:51.71, placing him 11th overall and advancing him to the next stage of the competition.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Harvey Wins First Medal for Bermuda at Junior Pan Am Games
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Bermuda has secured its first medal of the Junior Pan American Games, with swimmer Jack Harvey claiming a Bronze in the Men’s 100m Backstroke.
Harvey delivered a powerful performance in the 'A' Final, touching the wall in a time of 54.69 to finish third and clinch the Bronze Medal. The medal-winning swim capped off a superb day for Harvey, who had earlier advanced to the final by winning his preliminary heat with a time of 55.74, placing him third overall in the qualifiers.
In other swimming preliminaries, Marleigh Howes competed in the Women’s 100m Freestyle, finishing 7th in her heat with a time of 1:22.32, which placed her 27th overall.
The Men’s 200m Breaststroke saw Sam Williamson finish 17th overall with a time of 2:28.61, while Elijah Daley was close behind in 18th with a time of 2:28.85.
Archery Bronze Eludes Roberts and Selley
On the archery range, a day of hard-fought competition concluded without a medal for Bermuda's talented archers.
The duo of Jaydon Roberts and Robin Selley competed in the Mixed Recurve Division bronze medal match against Cuba. The Bermudian pair battled hard but ultimately went down 6-2, just missing out on a spot on the podium.
Roberts' pursuit of a medal wasn't over, as he later took on Esteban Silva of Argentina in the Men's Recurve Bronze Medal match. In another close contest, Roberts was once again denied, falling 6-2 to Silva.
Despite the outcome, the performances of Roberts and Selley throughout the Games, including their deep runs in both the individual and team events, are a testament to their skill and determination on the international stage.
